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James Carville, Bill Clinton’s top adviser in 1992 and a longtime Pelosi watcher, said vitriol toward the speaker is confined to a relatively small corner of the GOP base and hasn’t yet crossed over to independents or conservative Democrats.

“Our recent history in this country is we look for ‘hooks,’ people who get you really fired up — Ted Kennedy, Newt Gingrich, Hillary Clinton,” Carville said. “People come in and out and we try out these hooks on ’em. It works for some people and for some people it doesn’t. Delay could never quite get there. And I think Speaker Pelosi doesn’t rise to that level either.”

That’s not to say that Pelosi doesn’t provide a tempting target for the right — with her history of fierce partisanship and liberal positions on abortion, immigration and Iraq. She draws as much fire on the conservative talk circuit for her San Francisco style — the coiffure, the designer clothes and her husband’s Paul’s wealth and investments.

Nobody has been a harsher critic of Pelosi than Limbaugh himself. In early 2007, shortly after Pelosi was elected speaker, Limbaugh mocked claims her ascendance was a victory for women: “Yes, you see, ladies and gentlemen, this is a triumph of feminism and estrogen. ... And ladies, the long 200-year national nightmare without a woman at the top is now over.”

A few months later, he ridiculed a House Democrat who said Pelosi had been an inspiration to his two-year-old daughter. “Look at Ms. Pelosi. Why, she can multitask. She can breastfeed, she can clip her toenails, she can direct the House, all while the kids are sitting on her lap at the same time.”

Still, attempts to capitalize on her unpopularity with the conservative base have yielded mixed results at best. The GOP churned out dozens of TV and radio ads and direct mail pieces in the 2004, 2006 and 2008 elections, linking Southern and Midwestern Democrats to Pelosi’s “San Francisco” values.

The result in 2006 and 2008 “were historical pick-ups and the biggest Democratic majority in a generation,” says Chris Van Hollen, a Pelosi ally who chairs the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee.

Yet even with Boehner’s instruction, it’s unlikely that Pelosi will disappear as a Republican target — if for no other reason than she polls so poorly with the Republican base.

Obama needs to debate the winner of the leadership of the Republican Party. First the GOP must decide who their leader is. If Rush Limbaugh wins the debate with the other GOP politicians then perhaps Obama should debate him. But only if Rush proves he is the leader of the GOP as he claims he is.all

You shouldn't hate Nancy . She should just be put away somewhere so she can not harm herself or others . She is so mentally challenged she does not realize Obama's National-Socialists will come after her type first . At least she knows what a P/E ratio is , which is more than Oponzi knows .

We don't need any half-measures for E-Verify enacted by the lawmakers. At the moment E-Verify is free and voluntary. Legal American Workers want the program as a MANDATORY law. In the future it can even exceed it's 99.6 success evaluation. It would have required parasite companies to verify the immigration status of their workers "after being hired." The pro-illegal alien radical groups, including the ACLU, US Chamber of Commerce funded by the business community, have tried to downplay its value.

As an amendment to President Obama's Stimulus deal, it was secretly killed by Sen. Harry Reid (D-NV). So where does his loyalty lie? He's shadowed by the usual suspects that includes Pelosi,Gutierrez, Feinstein, Crowley, and the hidden faces cringing in dark corners. They have all likely have been brought by the multi-national corporations. Vote them out next time they come up for election. Crucify them?

If you value your job, within any trade or profession it is not safe. Even the high professional jobs have been stolen by visa over-stayers.

They vote on its reinstatement on March 6 in the Washington. We need a federal mandate! Not 5 years, but perpetuity! Call WA (202) 224-3121

Conservative Democrats are no fans of Nancy Pelosi. We'd love to see her defeated and a rational, moderate Democrat with some good old fashioned common sense take her place. Keep on targeting her. You'll be doing the Democratic party and the country a huge favor.

I think the Republican strategy (if that's what you call it) of not demonizing Nancy Pelosi is wise for all the reasons mentions, especially the grandmother aspect. I've actually met Nancy Pelosi (actually just shook her hand) and whether you agree with her politics or not she is lovely and charming. Going after Obama is legitimate if you disagree with his policies but it will end up being equally difficult. He's very popular and, I suspect, will remain that way throughout the next eight years. Republicans demonize his at their own peril. I wouldn't want to be a Republican right now.

Really hard to hate? I know that she is the one that my friends and I can not stand! Everytime we see her face we want to scream at the TV. Who cares of she is a woman and a grand-mother she is a liberal loon and I cringe each time I hear her voice.